Crude oil

One of the most actively traded commodities in the world — a barometer for global growth.

Crude oil is among the most strategic natural resources, and CFD oil trading lets you take a directional view on benchmark crude — Brent (ICE) and WTI (NYMEX) — without managing physical delivery.

Why include crude in your portfolio

Macro driver

Industrial demand makes oil a leading indicator of growth.

Strategic asset

Geopolitics regularly creates pricing dislocations and opportunity.

Massive volume

Among the most-traded commodities globally.

Volatility opportunity

Historical price ranges create active intraday and swing setups.

Two-way exposure

Trade rallies and corrections without short-sale restrictions.

Brent vs WTI

Brent (ICE)

European benchmark, sourced from the North Sea, sets pricing for two-thirds of internationally traded crude.

WTI (NYMEX)

US benchmark, lighter and sweeter than Brent, delivered at Cushing, Oklahoma.

Sample contract: USOIL (WTI Crude)

Symbol	USOIL
Underlying	WTI Crude futures
Currency	USD
Contract size	100 barrels
Min spread	0.04
Tick size	0.01
Trading hours (server)	Sun 23:00 – Fri 22:00
Margin	1%

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